Chapter 17.70 — SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS

The purpose of this chapter is to require a continuous unobstructed pathway, trail, and sidewalk network to provide for pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the community. The provisions must be addressed as part of any site development or design review entitlement request and apply to on-site and off-site pathway, trail, and sidewalk systems.

All new development shall include sidewalks, accessible to the public along both sides of all streets. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

The pedestrian path system shall be designed to provide the pedestrian safe passage throughout the project area. Adherence to all of the following provisions will create maximum safe connectivity for pedestrians:

• A. A continuous path which connects the primary entrances of the structure(s) on the site.

• B. Clear and continuous paths from every primary building entrance to all transit stops and crosswalks directly adjoining the site.

• C. A clear and continuous path that connects the main pedestrian access point to the site with the main entrance of the primary use structure on site.

• D. Pedestrian pathways from the building to adjacent streets at a ratio of one for each vehicle entrance on site. For example, if there are two driveways into the site, two sidewalk entries that connect to the building's primary entrance are required. Entrances designed primarily for service and delivery vehicles are not included in this ratio.

• E. Drive aisles leading to main entrances with a walking path on at least one side.

• F. Connectivity to adjoining property, including special pedestrian paths/connections between adjoining lots where those uses are compatible.

• G. Perimeter pathways around each building in nonresidential districts, with the following requirements:

  1. Building perimeter pathways shall comply with ADA requirements as outlined in the building code.

  2. A continuous building perimeter path interconnecting all entrances and exits of a building.

  3. If parking area is proposed along the building facade within 15 feet from a building wall, a building perimeter path must be provided along the full length of the row of parking spaces facing the building.

• H. Pedestrian connections required through site barriers. Where a berm, landscaping, fencing, or another physical barrier creates a site frontage impenetrable to pedestrians and bicyclists, there shall be no less than one point of access to a pedestrian pathway for every 100 feet of street frontage.

• I. Pedestrian connections required through parking areas, as follows:

  1. No parking space shall be located farther than 130 feet from a designated pedestrian pathway.

  2. Where parking areas are located between a public right-of-way and a primary entrance into a site's primary use structure, a continuous and well-designated pedestrian path shall be provided through the parking area that connects the public right-of-way and said entrance.

• (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)

All residential development within the Equestrian Overlay Zone as designated by the general plan shall require the following:

• A. Local feeder trail easements for equestrian purposes are to provide access to the rear of all lots.

• B. All local feeder trails shall be maintained by the property owner in a safe and passable manner that does not detract from the use or appearance of the trail and in a manner consistent with chapter 17.68 (Property Maintenance).

• C. See chapter 17.48 (Fences, Walls and Screening) for fence and gate standards related to equestrian trails. (Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)